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Harold Ramis Dies At 69

Posted by samzenpus on from the print-is-dead dept.

samzenpus writes "Writer and comedian Harold Ramis has passed away at 69. Ramis had a hand in many classic comedies but is especially loved for playing the ghost-hunting Egon Spengler in Ghostbusters. 'His creativity, compassion, intelligence, humor and spirit will be missed by all who knew and loved him,' said his family in a statement."

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  1. Egon Gone by Freshly+Exhumed · · Score: 3, Funny

    He crossed the beams!

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    1. Re:Egon Gone by Steeltalon · · Score: 4, Funny

      Dude! It's "crossed the *STREAMS*!
      I blame today's educational system for failing us.

      SMH

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      Regards, Ian
    2. Re:Egon Gone by RivenAleem · · Score: 1, Funny

      Thanks Obama!

  2. Sample by Cow+Jones · · Score: 5, Funny

    I'd like a sample of his brain tissue.

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    Ah, arrogance and stupidity, all in the same package. How efficient of you. -- Londo Mollari
  3. So...do you have any hobbies? by Impy+the+Impiuos+Imp · · Score: 5, Funny

    "Now I really collect spores, molds, and fungi."

    Oh come on, he would laugh!

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    (-1: Post disagrees with my already-settled worldview) is not a valid mod option.
  4. Re:And so ends all hope of Ghostbusters 3 by SternisheFan · · Score: 3, Funny
    In "Zombieland", after Bill Murray, dressed as a zombie, is blasted by shotgun and sits dying, the girl asks him, "So, do you have any regrets?"

    Bill Murray, "Umph, ..., Garfield, maybe..."

  5. Re:See you on the other side, Egon by dohnut · · Score: 4, Funny

    "Print is dead."
    - Egon, 1984

    "Egon is dead."
    - Print, 2014

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    Stupider like a fox! - H.S.